The oblateness of Jupiter, which is a measure of the amount by which its polar diameter is less than its equatorial diameter and is a consequence of its fluid structure and rapid rotation, is:
A) 0, or perfectly spherical, because the planet is fluid.
B) 6.5%.
C) 10%.
D) 32%.
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